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THURSDAY, OCTOBER

STRIKE BUDGET.

(Continued from page 1.)

As I stated when dealing with the Harbour Master's department there are to be no replacements of launches; which would have been provided for in the normal course of events.

Jai! Work Held Up.

Kowloon Canton Railway.

The railway has had another bad your. There has been Bttle

the large sums entered for drain- age at Wong Nei Chong are re- quired to prevent a recurrence of the flooding which has taken place during heavy rains in the last

Wong Nel Chong Brkinare. impairing the efficiency of the

"The estimated cost of public teaching. As you already know the services of a number of tem

works extraordinary is $4,888, 600: It is not proposed to embark porary assistarit mistresses have been dispensed with and the num- or no through traffic and until it on any new works of magnitude, bar of assistant mistresses British is resumed the revenue derived and it has been necessary to post- staff has been reduced from from the railway must remain at pone for the present the extensive thirty-two to twenty-seven. Class I masters of the British staff have a low figure. It is,not possible to scheme of strengthening the main

been

In Hongkong the Government similarly

reduced from reduce the staff of a railway in roads in the Kowloon Peninsula,

is committed to the expenditure twenty-seven to nineteen. Class direct ratio to the amount of work

on the road from: Causeway. Bay V Chinese assistant masters have which it is doing as all the various The opening of three new halls been reduced by six. The Univar- departments must continue to to North Point (Item 10 (e)) and at Laichikok Prison necessitates sity trained graduate teachers function whether the work which an increase in the staff and pro have been increased by two. The they are doing is much or little. vision has been made for an addi- results of introducing this type of The prospects of the resumption tional principal, warder and ten master into the schools are report of through traffic on a satisfactory warders, and in the Indian staffed to be moet satisfactory. The basis ure however so remote as it of two warders, twelve assistant number of Class IV vernacular will probably take a long time. warders, und eight guards. masters has been cut down by after normal conditions are reator- ed, to supply the deficiencies in Certain responding increases three.

rolling stock on the Chinese -sec- in recurrent charges are neces

tion, that it is useless to keep in Itoms are cleansing Sury.

It is intended to proceed gradu- anticipation of such resumption a materials, clothing and shoes for staff. light. rations for Indiar ally with the extension of verna- larger staff than we need to carry that extensive works under ronds warders and subsistence of pricular education which hus hitherto on the work now being done, and drainage are common to both. soners. The vote for gratuities to not been dealt with in a satis- Therefore as posts become vacant and a clearer view of the situation i prisoners is also increased to meet factory manner, and a step in this through resignations, retirements the extra amounts that will be direction is the establishment of or other causes they will be left is given if these works are not the new Salyingpun. Vernacular vacant. At present few such confused with those in the more

ritories. for gratuities having been raised.former normal school for men, vision must be made for the. It is with great regret that for this school additional provi- salaries of officers, but it may be have been compelled to direct the 1sjon has been made for one head assumed that as a result of the necessary to spend large sums in cessation of work on the new teacher, and three assistant tea- policy of gradual retrenchment connection with the storm water j

Vernaculur Education.

year or two,

It will be observed that New Kowloon has been separated from the New Territories. The district to the South of the hills is so closely connected with Kowloon

required as a result of the scaleMiddle School, which embodies the vacancies have occurred and pro- rural parts of the mainland ter-

The

prison at Ngau Shi Wan.

ukers. The normal school for present makeshift arrangements women has been expanding and to are very satisfactory and un- economical. I trust that the new keep pace with this expansion it is necessary to increase the staff jail will be one of the first of the by two assistant mistresses. The abandoned works to be undertaken normal school for men at Taipo, is when times improve.

also part of the scheme for $60,000 Medical Increuse. vernacular education, but to begin, The opening of the Kowloon and with only one teacher will be Victoria maternity hospitals employed. necessitates increases in the staff More classes and lectures are to of the medical department, and be held at the Technical Institute provision has been made for two in Hongkong and Kowloon. This more assistant matrons, one home has proved a most popular form sister (who will look after the of education and there is a demand sisters' quarters), five nursing for its extension, which it would sisters and a steward for Kowloon seem to be greatly in the interests Hospital. This is the bure of the community to meet. minimum which will enable the

much for

the estimated amount for 1926 will not all be spent.

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In Kowloon under drainage it is

drains and the main sewer to the cast of the railway. Under the head miscellaneous provision is made for making a portion of the Kowloon Bay West Reclamation and for forming areas on west of the Kowloon City Road to the required levels.

the

Railway Items. Owing to the higher cost of locomotive coal, it is necessary to increase this vote proportionately Similarly the votes for materials, and repairs of locomotives and all

A $250,000 Item. painting have had to be increased

A sum of $250,000 is provided. to meet n rise of 30 per cent. in contract prices. With the closing for compensations and resump-

As the work of road mak down of the Hongkong booking tions. office for local traffic uses. station ing and raising of levels proceeds collection of tickets has been it becomes necessary to resume In order to achieve many old holdings, and compensa- instituted. this satisfactorily it is essential tion in money is required where it. that the stations should be ade-is impossible to effect exchanges quately, ferced and a sum has been of land. Endeavours are made to inserted for this work. The effect such exchanges whenever With the decrease in the number galvanised roofing of the work- possible and it is hoped therefore hospitals to be kept running of older pupils it will not be neces-shops was corroded and provision that the whole of the large sum efficiently, provision is also includ- ed for a dispenser for Victoria sary to provide so

work of the motor department of expended.... hospital. For the lunatie asylum University examination grants has been made for renewal. The provided will not need to be

und this vote has been reduced by

Kowloon Tong Scheme. the Secretary of State has approv-some $6,00). Similarly the vote the workshops continues to in-

In New Kowloon under com- ed the creation of a new post, that capitation grants is nearly $18,000/crease and a sum has been inserted | of assistant attendant, the present. There are other items show for additional machines. A sum munications and drainage con- attendant becoming head attend- ing small decreases or increases to has been inserted for providing siderable expenditure is provided ant. Work amongst the mentally which it is unnecessary to refer in concrete channele at cuttings. At for in connection with the Kow- deranged is admittedly very try-

present these channels are mere loon Tong. Development Scheme. ing, and apart from the fact that

excavations, providing ideal places It must be remembered, however, Public Works Reorganisation.

for mosquitoes to. breed. It is that the large sewers and storm there is now too much for one man

There has been a further re- to do, it is necessary that there

necessary to make provision for water drains in that area are part should be someone to take the organisation in the sub-depart- the assembly and erection in the of a general scheme and would hend attendant's place when he ment of the Public Works Depart-railway yards of the 6 new have had to be constructed in any Under the head miscel- The former officer of carriages, which are expected to case. toes on leave. Recurrent charges ment.

of $100,000 is show an increase of a little over Crown Lands and Surveys has arrive at the end of this, or at the Inneous a sum

been divided into two separate beginning of next year. A sum provided for continuing the work $60,000.

sub-departments, that of Crown has been inserted for a new motor of excavation and filling at Kow lands and that of surveys. The trolley to replace the present one, loon Long A sum of $250,000 is also provided for compensation work of these two branches is which is quite worn out. different and the new grouping is

and resumptions in this district reasons as int more logical and will tend to in-

for the same creased efficiency. At the same

Kowloon.

al

detail.

time

More Sanitary Inspectors. The work of the Sanitary De- partment is so necessary to the health of the Colony that it would be, most unwise to reduce the staff below what is required for the proper performance of its duties sent. ⚫ which of

courne

ites contain

been

Military Lands Shelved, Lt will be noted that the estim

no provision for expenditure in connection with the movement of the military establishments from their present

Medical Needs. After careful consideration I have come to the conclusion that

Volunteer Defence Corps. ... the vote for the steam launch for

There has been a most satis- the Health Officer of the Port

factory increase in the Corps, the should stand. Last year a sum

"Shing Mun Contracts. was inserted for a motor launch, office, the work of which is closely ing the past two years from 280 the former resumptions strength of which has risen dür-

In the New Territories. the bat it is thought that such a type connected with the Crown Lands to 670. Its usefulness was amply bulk of the expenditure is under of vessel would not be so useful as a steam launch. The present Office, will be absorbed into the demonstrated during the recent "water works" in connection with

latter office. The maximum strike.

With the advice of the the Shing Mun Valley Scheme. launch is obsolete, and the new one will provide for the conveyance of salaries of certain posts in these General Officer Commanding 1 The chier item is a sum of sick persons: Provision has been sub-departments as re-organised, have inserted sums which are con- $600,000 to complete the tunnels made for an X-ray Plant for the have been raised, but as few of considered to be the minimum and conduit. This work is in pro- Kowloon Hospital. Other items the holders had yet reached the necessary for keeping the Corps gress under contract and cannot are; surgical dressings, machinery maximum of their respective posts up to its present state of efficiency. be stopped. Simila. the filter-

before the re-organisation there with the greater number attending plant and pipes have for new Government Laboratory, motor eyele and side car for the will be no increase in expenditure ing, three week end camps will be purchased in England and must New Territory, and pharmaceuti- next year beyond the normal held instead of two: this is more be paid for. Other parts of the cal apparatus All these have been stipulated increments.

economical than having two large scheme can be postponed for the

Under "communica carefully considered and should, I Vacant Posts Not To Be Filled.

camps. More uniforma must be present.

works for which think, remain.

In view of the limitation of the provided and a sum is inserted for tians" the

construction" or programme of works generally it the purchase of 3 machine and 6Provision has been made are

elther under necessary to full obligations will be possible to effect savings Lewis guns..

Charitable Services.

which the Government has in- in personal emoluments. Some

An arrangement has been come curred. posts can be abolished and in other cases on a post becoming vacant, to with the authorities of the John it can be left vacant for the pre- G. Kerr Hospital, Canton, where- I have already telegraphed by this Government will pay $8 continuously to the Secretary of State request per month for each inmate sent become heavier with the growth ing that the selection of candi- from Hongkong. This will neces of the population. Provision has dates for vacant posts should not sitate a sum of $20,000 for next

central situations. It is" with accordingly been made for one he proceeded with. This will mean year.

A $50,000 Increase. additional 1st class sanitary that the staff of the Public Works

to announce that in present inspector, four 2nd class inspec- Department will be reduced con- Last year there was a decrease great regret that I am compelled tors. two foremen, and sixty-seven siderably. When times are better in miscellaneous services, largely circumstances it is impossible to and more works undertaken it due as you know to the lapsing scavenging coolies.

visioning. We were prepared, to As I stated last year the use of will then be possible to expand the of the grant for the British proceed with the proposed repro- motor lorries for the removal of personnel by filling up vacancies. Empire Exhibition. This year, spend large sums in order to put refuse have proved successful, but Chief amongst those abolitions despite moat careful scrutiny an end to a situation which has I fear that at present we cannot and vacancies I would mention, in there is an increase of a little over long caused inconvenience to the three $50.000. The stationery vote was Colony contending that the price afford the large expenditure that the architectural office, would be entailed by substituting engineers, one temporary engi-greatly under-estimated last year which we were called upon to pay them for all other forms of trans- neer, one chief draughtsman, one and I consider that for next year under the Oakley, award was port. Provision has therefore 2nd eines draughtsman, five 4th it should be increased by $20,000 higher than was reasonable but been made for only one motor class draughtsmen; in the electri- With the strictest economy this being willing to pay even boom refuse lorry, It is also necessary cal office the superintendent of Will I hope suffice. There is a new

opportunity of effecting a long- to provide for one refuse barge, wireless telegraphy, three wireless vote purchase of motor cars. It prices rather than forego, the for a replacement in the existing operatore, mine apprentice opera- Is considered to be more econom deferred improvement

In present circumstances, how- tors, on 2nd class overseer; in cal, and more satisfactory in every the general works office nine 2nd way that all cars should be placed ever, we cannot afford to sacrifice Last year provision, was made class foremen; in the Public under one engineer, and allotted money for which we have so many for the formation of a forestry Health and Building Ordinance to departments as required. In other argent uses and I have been reserve in the water works catch Office, two engineers, one tempor accordance with the terms of the obliged to inform the Secretary ment area at Taipo. 1 do notary office assistant at $2,400; in contract certain payments will of State for the Colonies that it-is. consider that this work valuable the surveys odice three 2nd class have to be made to the Govern impossible for us to take any though it will be; is of sufficient and surveyors, one ard class mint printers for the revised further steps in the matter. ***

Finding the Money............ urgency to be proceeded with in assistant land surveyor; in the edition of the ordinances and a existing circumstances. It is how waterworks office one clerk át sum hus been inserted to meet ever necessary that the work £120, and one and class assistant these payments. Similarly for the May Iih epociusion, say a few words to forestall an obvious already done should not be wasted land surv

criticism It may reasonably be asked la If not possible, consider- Rent Allowances that many of the works which The rutes for rent allowances have been excised from the pro for Empperu, subordinate and gramme are of great walle "and hare Importance to the Colony, to take building the alternative course, pr provid

Lot the ing additional funds so as

enable them to

fleet of barges. “

Forestry Reserve.

and a sum of $2,600 is accordingly

inserted on that account.

Education Department

-Retremekment

As a result of the miscoudo during the strike of a large nam Ber of the older pupils who havi shown themselves to be

fal for and undeserving of

alfielties which

fito

Th

heads, have total er

revision of the regulations, which a well in hand, a sum of $8,000 has been provided.wgr

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